Water levels are approximately 2 feet below the bottom of the boat ramp

Wilson Reservoir - Mountain City, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
9-3-2026
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Water levels are approximately 2 feet below the bottom of the boat ramp, so boats cannot launch at this time. Water temperatures are measuring in the low 70’s at the boat ramp in the afternoon and there is still quite a bit of vegetation growing in the shallows. Bass fishing has still been good with fish over 15″ reported. As of 09/03/26 the BLM has completed road repairs on road to Wilson.

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